Abstract:Milk consumption is a very important part of consumers’ daily diet due to its positive health effect. The purpose of the paper is to evaluate the market of milk and dairy products. The paper analyzes the development of milk consumption in V4 countries, which was described by using regression functions. The data were obtained from the statistical offices of chosen countries. Based on the achieved results it was found that in Slovakia and Hungary milk consumption is very low, but in the Czech Republic and Poland… Show more
“…The transition from conventional farming to organic farming presents farmers with economic risks, including potential decreases in sales due to lower crop yields. However, this transitional period typically lasts 2-3 years, after which farmers often begin to experience economic benefits [34,35].…”
The policy of the European Union on land management promotes sustainable agriculture with an emphasis on the protection of biodiversity and the environment. Organic agriculture is the most appropriate alternative to ensure this common goal. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of factors such as pH, moisture, nitrogen potassium, phosphorus and grass herbaceous vegetation on the spatial structure of epigeic arthropods during the spring and summer seasons under organic farming conditions. Research took place between 2020 and 2022, and we recorded 14,988 individuals belonging to 16 taxa using pitfall traps. Between the years 2020 and 2022, we confirmed a decrease in the number of individuals and taxa of epigeic arthropods from the grass herbaceous vegetation to the interior of the field during the summer seasons. This decline was not confirmed in the spring seasons. Phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, moisture and pH factors also had a significant influence on the spatial structure of epigeic arthropods. Our results show that the higher number of individuals and taxa at the grass herbaceous vegetation occurred only during the summer period. This fact contributes to an increase in biomass and, consequently, the yield of crops.
“…The transition from conventional farming to organic farming presents farmers with economic risks, including potential decreases in sales due to lower crop yields. However, this transitional period typically lasts 2-3 years, after which farmers often begin to experience economic benefits [34,35].…”
The policy of the European Union on land management promotes sustainable agriculture with an emphasis on the protection of biodiversity and the environment. Organic agriculture is the most appropriate alternative to ensure this common goal. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of factors such as pH, moisture, nitrogen potassium, phosphorus and grass herbaceous vegetation on the spatial structure of epigeic arthropods during the spring and summer seasons under organic farming conditions. Research took place between 2020 and 2022, and we recorded 14,988 individuals belonging to 16 taxa using pitfall traps. Between the years 2020 and 2022, we confirmed a decrease in the number of individuals and taxa of epigeic arthropods from the grass herbaceous vegetation to the interior of the field during the summer seasons. This decline was not confirmed in the spring seasons. Phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, moisture and pH factors also had a significant influence on the spatial structure of epigeic arthropods. Our results show that the higher number of individuals and taxa at the grass herbaceous vegetation occurred only during the summer period. This fact contributes to an increase in biomass and, consequently, the yield of crops.
“…Based on the results obtained, Kubicová et al (2021) found that milk consumption in Slovakia and Hungary is very low, while in the Czech Republic and Poland, milk consumption is recorded within the range of recommended rations, i.e. it is sufficient.…”
The aim of the paper is to analyse the total milk consumption, consumption of selected types of milk in Slovakia. The consumption of fresh cheese and cottage cheese is also presented in comparison with selected types of milk in Slovakia. The paper presents data from the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. The data consist of milk and dairy products, cow's milk and dairy products, goat's milk, sheep's milk, drinking milk, drinking cow's milk, drinking goat's milk, fresh cheese, and cottage cheese. The analysis was carried out using basic mathematical statistics; other values of mathematical statistics were examined: skewness expression, sample variance, z -test etc. The results of the research indicated a behaviour change in consumption (an increase in the consumption of the last dairy product).
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